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Ludovic Orban, dismissed from the position of presidential advisor – sources

12:27, 18 Nov. 2025
President Nicușor Dan dismissed Ludovic Orban from the position of presidential advisor. The former liberal leader was responsible for the Department of Internal Policy.

A ship carrying LPG was hit by a drone on the Danube. A Romanian village is being evacuated

14:22, 17 Nov. 2025
 A ship carrying LPG was hit by a drone while passing through the Danube. The incident occurred on Monday. A Romanian village is being evacuated.

Coalition leaders meet Monday evening for a decision on magistrates’ pensions – sources

14:15, 17 Nov. 2025
Coalition leaders are meeting Monday, at 6:00 p.m., to make a decision on the reform of magistrates' pensions, political sources tell MEDIAFAX.

„UB Researchers Map” – the interactive platform where researchers can stand out

14:13, 17 Nov. 2025
The University of Bucharest launches the "UB Researchers Map", an interactive platform that promotes the international presence of researchers from the university.

Bolojan’s response, asked when he will stop with tax increases and revenue cuts

14:58, 14 Nov. 2025
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan was asked, on Friday, when he will stop with tax increases and revenue cuts."We should stop as soon as possible", Bolojan answered, to Radio Europa Liberă.

PSD insists on the Economic Stimulus Program

14:54, 14 Nov. 2025
PSD insists on the implementation of the Program it proposed to stimulate economic activities and categorically reaffirms that it will not support any other package of government measures that will not include these proposals.

Start for the Focșani-Brăila Expressway

14:50, 14 Nov. 2025
The National Road Investment Company issued the start order for the Focșani-Brăila Expressway contract on Friday and set December 2 as the date for the start of the design phase, announced Minister Ciprian Șerban.

Ilie Bolojan announces that several state-owned companies will be liquidated

14:48, 14 Nov. 2025
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that several state-owned companies will be liquidated. Bolojan confirmed the name of one of them. The final list will be announced next week.

Avangarde Poll: Who leads the top of Bucharest residents’ preferences for the Capital City Hall

14:33, 12 Nov. 2025
A new poll conducted by Avangarde in early November 2025 places the mayor of Sector 4, Daniel Băluță (PSD), at the top of voting intentions for the Capital City Hall.

The „Nordis” Law was approved unanimously

14:26, 12 Nov. 2025
The Chamber of Deputies, the decision-making body, approved, on Wednesday, unanimously, the long-awaited "Nordis Law", the project that changes the rules of the real estate market and limits the advances required by developers.

Dan on a possible takeover of Lukoil: The refinery is important, not the share of gas stations

14:17, 12 Nov. 2025
Romanian President Nicușor Dan provided clarifications on Wednesday regarding a possible takeover of Lukoil in Romania. Asked if there was a discussion with the Government on this issue, Nicușor Dan explained that there is a working group at the governmental level, of which he is informed.

Nicușor Dan, asked about the release of corrupt officials: A very bad signal for society

14:14, 12 Nov. 2025
President Nicușor Dan claims that the sense of justice is seriously affected, answering a question regarding the release of corrupt officials in recent times.

Mihai Barbu resigns from the leadership of the Railway Reform Authority

13:24, 11 Nov. 2025
Mihai Barbu, the president of the Railway Reform Authority, announced that he is resigning. The decision was announced after the National Anticorruption Directorate placed him under judicial control. He is suspected of using his influence to obtain undue benefits.

Dozens of Romanian Customs Authority chiefs to be reassigned to enforcement positions

13:21, 11 Nov. 2025
Dozens of Romanian Customs Authority chiefs will be reassigned to enforcement positions. The announcement was made on Tuesday by AVR representatives. The institution is thus beginning a broad reorganization process that will not affect employees in the enforcement area.

Oana Țoiu, after drones fell in Romania: We will increase the price that Russia pays

13:17, 11 Nov. 2025
"We will not hesitate to increase the price that Russia pays for such reckless and illegal actions", claims Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu, after the attack on Ukrainian ports on the Danube.

Nicușor Dan, about Gheorghiu: „CSM reaction is exaggerated, I will not sign the criminal prosecution”

13:14, 11 Nov. 2025
Nicușor Dan considers that the CSM's reaction to Oana Gheorghiu's statement is exaggerated and announces that he will not sign the criminal prosecution request.

Grindeanu to Bolojan about coming to Parliament: You cannot come. It’s not possible

15:19, 10 Nov. 2025
PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu stated that it is unacceptable for the prime minister to refuse to attend Parliament for briefings.

Bonuses of over 1,000 lei per month for young people entering the workforce for the first time

15:14, 10 Nov. 2025
Young people entering the workforce for the first time may benefit from state bonuses, according to a draft law from the Ministry of Labor.

Ștefan Pălărie on the reform of magistrates’ pensions: I expect us to submit it this week

15:12, 10 Nov. 2025
Ștefan Pălărie, the leader of the USR senators, announced that now that the Constitutional Court (CCR) has published its reasoning for rejecting the magistrates' pension reform, there are no obstacles to submitting a new bill.

Romanians will see air quality in real time. Ministry of Environment changes reporting method

13:29, 07 Nov. 2025
Romanians will find out air quality in real time: The Ministry of Environment is changing the monitoring system, moving from 24-hour averages to hourly pollution reporting, to avoid situations in which official sensors show “clean air” during serious pollution episodes.

BNR launches an anniversary coin dedicated to the Centenary of the Romanian Chess Federation

13:28, 07 Nov. 2025
The BNR marks the Centenary of the Romanian Chess Federation by launching, on November 10, 2025, an anniversary coin made of copper-plated tombac, with a face value of 1 leu and a limited edition of 5,000 copies.

Nicușor Dan asks the private sector to replace the state and come up with ready-made policies

13:27, 07 Nov. 2025
President Nicușor Dan told business representatives at the "Dialogue for Development" Summit that the Romanian state currently lacks the administrative capacity to develop efficient policies and that the private sector must temporarily intervene with "ready-made" solutions.

Ilie Bolojan announced that he will go to Parliament to provide the explanations requested by MPs

13:07, 07 Nov. 2025
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that he will go to Parliament to provide the explanations requested by MPs. PSD and AUR requested the Prime Minister's presence after the Americans' announcement regarding the withdrawal of some troops from Romania.

Alexandru Rogobete: almost 30% decrease in unjustified sick leaves in the third quarter

16:37, 06 Nov. 2025
Alexandru Rogobete, the Minister of Health, announced on Thursday that the measures adopted this summer to reduce unjustified sick leaves have had visible results, registering a decrease of almost 28% for the third quarter, compared to the same period last year.

Bears that enter towns can be shot. Large fines for those who feed them

16:35, 06 Nov. 2025
Bears that enter towns and pose a danger to people's lives can be shot immediately, according to an ordinance approved on Thursday, Environment Minister Diana Buzoianu announced. Those who feed the bears will receive a fine of between 10,000 and 30,000 lei.

Ministry of Finance allocates 319.5 million lei for the continuity of social services

16:34, 06 Nov. 2025
The Ministry of Finance has decided to allocate 319.5 million lei from the Reserve Fund for financing social services for children, people with disabilities and the elderly across the country.

Senator proposes that the state take over the steel plant in Galaţi

16:31, 06 Nov. 2025
A senator proposes that the Romanian state take over the steel plant in Galaţi and list it on the stock exchange. Liberty Galaţi, the largest steel plant in the country, is going through a difficult period from an economic point of view.

The medical heliport in Galați will be connected to the hospital through a spectacular walkway

12:59, 04 Nov. 2025
The works on the heliport and multi-storey parking lot in the yard of the St. Apostle Andrei County Emergency Hospital in Galați are nearing completion. Currently, the connecting walkways between the heliport, the SMURD emergency room and the Emergency Reception Unit are being installed.

Georgescu on Anca Alexandrescu’s candidacy: I’m not disappointed, there will be no free elections

12:56, 04 Nov. 2025
Călin Georgescu, present at the police station to sign the judicial control, says he is not disappointed or angry with Anca Alexandrescu's decision to enter the race for the capital's mayor. However, he warns that "there is no longer any certainty that these elections will be free".

Bolojan on the romanian who died in the collapse of the building: We hoped until the last moment

12:52, 04 Nov. 2025
We all hoped, until the last moment, that our compatriot trapped in the collapsed building in Rome would be saved, says Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan. He sends condolences to the family and thanks the Italian teams for the intervention.

Nicușor Dan will receive NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at Cotroceni on Wednesday

12:48, 04 Nov. 2025
President Nicușor Dan will receive, on Wednesday, at Cotroceni Palace, Mark Rutte, who is on his first visit to Romania since taking over NATO leadership. Discussions will focus on the security of the Eastern Flank and the strengthening of Romania's defense capabilities.

Sorin Grindeanu on Nicușor Dan’s participation in Drulă’s launch: He needs support

14:13, 03 Nov. 2025
The interim president of the PSD, Sorin Grindeanu, said on Monday that he was not bothered by Nicușor Dan's participation in the launch of the USR candidate for mayor of the capital, considering that "Drulă needs support."

Searches in Bihor in a case of tax evasion and embezzlement involving the Micula brothers

14:02, 03 Nov. 2025
Police are searching several company headquarters in Bihor County in a complex case of tax evasion and embezzlement. The damage is related to illegal state aid amounting to approximately €400 million.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to visit Bucharest on Wednesday

13:59, 03 Nov. 2025
The next edition of the NATO-Industry Forum will take place in Bucharest on November 5-6, 2025, with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte attending the event.

The government allocates 67.6 million lei for the organization of partial local elections

14:37, 31 Oct. 2025
The government has allocated 67.6 million lei for the organization of partial local elections on December 7, 2025, with most of the funds going to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Permanent Electoral Authority.

The cost of government financing has fallen. Nazare: Fiscal discipline is validated by the markets

14:24, 31 Oct. 2025
Achieving a long-term borrowing cost of 6.93% is not a coincidence, but proof that fiscal discipline is validated by the markets, says Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare, following a new government bond swap operation.

Marius-Gabriel Lazurca appointed presidential advisor and national security advisor

14:22, 31 Oct. 2025
Marius-Gabriel Lazurca was appointed on Friday by President Nicușor Dan as presidential advisor and national security advisor.

Three detained in Rahova explosion accused of failing to fulfill their duties

14:28, 30 Oct. 2025
The three people detained in connection with the October 17 explosion in a Bucharest apartment building failed to properly fulfill their legal or professional duties regarding the identification of the type of defect in the gas supply system, prosecutors said on Thursday.

Oana Gheorghiu was sworn in as deputy prime minister. Grindeanu did not attend

14:25, 30 Oct. 2025
Oana Gheorghiu was sworn in as deputy prime minister on Thursday morning. PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu, who is also president of the Chamber of Deputies, did not attend the ceremony.

Horațiu Potra: I want to return to the country voluntarily. Announcement sent through lawyer

14:23, 30 Oct. 2025
Horațiu Potra sent a message through his lawyer, Șerban Moga, saying that he wants to return to the country voluntarily to prove his innocence. Potra had this discussion on Thursday with the United Arab Emirates Public Prosecutor's Office.